The Home Front Command announced that following a situation assessment, a decision was made to change the defensive policy guidelines in the Lachish, Western Lachish, Western Negev, Central Negev, Southern Negev and Dead Sea areas. This involves a shift from partial activity to restricted activity. The following are the detailed guidelines: educational activities are not permitted; gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed provided that access to a standard protected space is available within the defense time; activities are permitted in locations from which a standard protected space can be reached within the defense time. The policy is in effect from today at 6:00 a.m. until next Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.